French for Beginners - Ravenshead Library - Adult Learning

You will begin your journey into French by learning how to communicate in everyday situations. This course introduces key topics such as greetings, personal information, food, directions, and hobbies. You’ll focus on speaking and listening through practical tasks, build core vocabulary, and start using present tense verbs. Cultural elements about French-speaking countries will enrich your learning and understanding of real-life contexts.

This course is for complete beginners or those with very little prior knowledge of French. You will learn to introduce yourself, describe daily routines, and talk about your likes and dislikes. Topics include ordering food, asking for and giving directions, discussing hobbies, and understanding basic instructions. Grammar will focus on subject pronouns, present tense verbs, and sentence structure. Sessions will also include cultural insights into French-speaking countries and traditions, helping you use language in a meaningful way.

This course is ideal for you if: You are a complete beginner or want to refresh very basic French. You want to learn through practical speaking tasks and real-life scenarios. You enjoy exploring culture alongside language to understand how French is used day-to-day.

By the end of the course, learners will be able to: Greet others and introduce themselves in French, including age, nationality, and occupation. Ask and answer simple questions about daily life using the present tense. Order food and drinks in a café or restaurant scenario with appropriate cultural awareness. Ask for and understand simple directions in French. Use basic grammar including regular present tense verbs, gender agreement, and personal pronouns. Take part in short spoken roleplays using the vocabulary and structures taught

What you will need to bring to the course:

A pen, paper and a drink may be useful.